Alex Rodriguez is a touchy subject for Mariners fans. There are many people that would love to speak their mind to A-Rod but one thing is certain, A-Rod is and has been a very good baseball player. His total WAR of 107.4 ranks 21st in baseball history. He also has the highest total WAR among active players.
One thing that might make Mariners fans feel a little bet better is that the Mariners received two of A-Rod’s top 3 WAR seasons. In 1996, he had a WAR of 9.8 which is tied for the highest in a single season of his career. In 2000 he posted a 9.6 WAR which is his second highest. If that looks good, then it gets even better.
If you think about what Rodriguez is being paid now (highest paid player in all of baseball) then the Mariners obviously got a huge bargain. In the 1996 season, he was receiving only $442,334. In 2000 he received $4,362,500. Developing star players in the system really pays off and saves you money at the beginning. After that season though, the rest is history.
Alex Rodriguez’s Top 5 WAR Seasons
WAR | Season/Club | Salary |
9.8 | 1996/Mariners | $443,334 |
9.8 | 2002/Rangers | $22,000,000 |
9.6 | 2000/Mariners | $4,363,500 |
9.4 | 2005/Yankees | $26,000,000 |
9.2 | 2007/Yankees | $22,708,525 |
It is crazy to think A-Rod was once making $443,334 and in that season, he posted some of his best numbers.
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